A PRECIOUS ETHIOPIAN GIRL IN PERIL...AN AMERICAN ADOPTIVE FAMILY IN PURSUIT OF HER FREEDOM...INTERVENTION FROM AN UNSHAKEABLE GOD With Hurricane Sandy slamming into the East Coast, an epic spiritual storm ensues for Mark and Missy Worton, who courageously board the last plane to Ethiopia to rescue a six-year-old girl. Although Favor has already been declared their daughter, she is about to be wrongly placed into a foster care system that looks more like child slavery. Once they land, the storm is far from over. The couple faces false accusations of illegal actions, fears of imprisonment, and threats to their family’s safety. People call them crazy for staying, but in the midst of the turmoil, prayer warriors around the world gather and miracles begin to happen. This unbelievable true story, told by a mother fiercely dedicated to God and her children, will keep you glued to the pages as you embark on this harrowing journey with the Wortons in Don’t Mess With This Mama. Not only will you wonder how this family will escape dire circumstances but also you will be in awe of what God does time after time to protect His faithful children. ________________________________________________________________________ "...An inspiring story of warrior-like courage." —Andrea P. McGinniss, Executive Director, Hands and Feet Project, Inc. "My eyes welled up with tears, my heart was full, and my hope was on the edge of its seat." —Joey LeTourneau, author, If God Had a House and director of ACTS Family: World. "...A testimony of triumph against all odds and it will leave you expectant for more!" —Kimberly Rivera, Christian Recording artist
Missy Maxwell Worton, is an author, speaker, former actress/singer/dancer in a nationally faith-based Broadway-style musical company dealing with family and faith issues. She writes across media, not only as an author but also as a film and television writer. She exudes joy in all she does, and she loves being in God's presence as a worshiper. Missy's church ministry involvements have included leading worship as well as being in children's and women's ministries. Missy's greatest desire is to awaken women to the superpower they have within them as a daughter of a mighty and loving God. Encouraging them to fearlessly and courageously pursue the greatness and dreams they were created for by fulfilling their unique destiny calling. She believes women can be one of the strongest voices for justice to impact, influence and transform the culture around them and better the lives of others. Bringing lasting change through the power of love and kindness. Missy speaks on courage, adoption, adoptive family transition, inspiring mamas to become even better equipped for their God-given role, and a host of other life issues. She is an advocate for the orphan, the unborn, enslaved and trafficked. She is a devoted wife, and deeply invested in the lives of her four children. She loves being a soccer mom and playing board games with her family, as well as exercising with her dog. To learn more about Missy Maxwell Worton, please visit: missymaxwellworton.com.
